Children taught to be suicide bombers Inside a school for suicide bombers Children are being trained in Pakistan as suicide bombers, says Sharmeen Obaid-ChinoyShe says they are isolated from families and fed a diet of propagandaShe says children are trained to have no faith in earthly future, to believe in rewards in afterlifeTaliban promises compensation for families of suicide bombers, she says Editor's note: Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy is an award-winning documentary filmmaker and journalist who has been working in Pakistan and Afghanistan documenting the rise of the Taliban and other radical factions since 2001. She is working on a pilot project to counter radicalization in Pakistan and is writing her first book. TED, a nonprofit organization devoted to "Ideas Worth Spreading," hosts talks on many subjects and makes them available through its website. (CNN) -- The Taliban are running suicide schools inside Pakistan, preparing a generation of boys for atrocities against civilians. Find out more about Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy
100 Great Tech Talks for Educators Posted on Monday May 31, 2010 by Staff Writers If you’re an educator, surely you know that technology has and will continue to have an incredible impact on learning. Whether it’s the Internet, innovative learning tools, or teaching technology itself, these two subjects are intertwined. In these talks, you will find essential information for educators concerned with technology. General Learn about making technology work in education and more in these talks. Rethinking the Student Experience in the 21st Century Public Research University: See how a diverse student body and technology can make a difference in the student experience today. Sharing Education These talks explore the idea of open, shared education. Hector Ruiz on Connecting the World: Hector Ruiz lectures on Internet access for everyone. Creativity & Innovation Watch these talks to see how you can foster innovation and the creative spirit. Internet & New Media Leadership These talks will help you better foster leadership. Institution